A major storm left hundreds of thousands in Valparaiso without power, sparking outrage over NIPSCO’s recent rate filings—claimed by the utility as routine adjustments but seen by residents as hidden hikes. As Gary’s City Council prepares to vote against the increases, critics like Ben Inskeep blame Indiana’s deregulatory laws for enabling frequent, costly rate changes. Even Governor Mike Braun has called for an investigation into NIPSCO’s outage response. With transmission fees and rising bills hitting hard, communities are rallying to demand new protections against what many call predatory utility practices.

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